The system by which New York State punishes drivers who do not abide by the law You can undergo a profound transformation In these weeks. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV(abbreviation in English) will extend the period for analyzing violations, which will directly affect the way it is done Detected, punished and stopped For car drivers.
Although the amendments were approved and entered into force on November 6, 2024, It has not yet been implemented effectivelyAs the Roads Agency’s digital platform is in a period of updating.
When the changes take effect, millions of drivers They will be affected by a more risky scheme and with a history that will remain active for a longer periodhighlighted Newsweek.
With reform, the penalties will be more stringent. The agency had already expected in September 2023 that the new rules would allow this “Enhance the ability to remove drivers who engage in dangerous behavior.”
The focus of the change is to extend the period for analyzing violations from 18 to 24 months. This will result in the driver accumulating points over a longer period of time, with a greater chance of reaching the levels he has reached It results in automatic enrollment suspension, higher state fees, and increased insurance premiums.
Among the penalties reviewed were:
The experts consulted agree on this The impact will be immediate, especially for those who already have prior violations. warned Aaron Pam, Tully Reinke’s attorney News 10: “Each conviction will stay on your record longer, and that will have an impact in many ways.”
The attorney described a tougher scenario for those looking for alternatives: “More people will be willing to pay higher fines to get a no-points deal or to avoid a felony conviction.” Eight pointsbecause even just one of this kind will seriously affect your future. Your policy may be canceled and your insurance premiums increased due to a bad driving record.“.
For his part, Dave Werner said: Franklin County Traffic Safety BoardHe pointed out in an article published in Adirondack Daily Enterprise Which It is clear that New York State takes drivers who continue to exhibit dangerous habits seriously.
According to the specialist, responsible motorists who respect the rules have nothing to worry about. “If you are a blatant violator, you have already been warned.”He pointed out.
In addition to tougher penalties, the new package includes administrative measures: Mandatory driving improvement courses for those who have obtained between 7 and 10 points within 24 monthsAnd early warning messages for those who reach between 4 and 6 points.
As we mentioned, the updated system has been in effect since November 2024 The DMV is still working on adapting its computer platform.
The agency plans to implement the new scheme starting in February 2026When the new platform is officially launched.